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How to get fromPenrith to Alstonby train, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Penrith to Alston by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Newcastle

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SYD - NCL
    30h 51m
    £622–1,037

  2. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane SYD - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    35h 42m
    £395–1,013

  3. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SYD - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    30h 35m

  4. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SYD - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    31h 59m

  5. Train, fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SYD - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    32h 30m

  6. Train, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane SYD - MME
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    37h 21m
    £737–1,970

  7. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SYD - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    34h 15m

  8. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SYD - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train
    33h 9m
    £495–1,073

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration24h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£494Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,575.8 mi
  • Duration: 30h 51m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Alston, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Penrith to Alston. However, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, take the train to Hexham, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 691 bus to Station Yard. Alternatively, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the train to Carlisle, walk to The Courts, then take the bus to Hendersons Garage.

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